Ex-LSU stars Hailey Van Lith and Angel Reese are teammates again with the WNBA's Chicago Sky, hoping to inject new life into the franchise. The post Former LSU Teammates Ready to ‘Run it Back’ with WNBA’s Chicago Sky appeared first on Heavy Sports.

On Friday, Reese scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a performance reminiscent of the many she played at LSU. Early in the second quarter, she pulled down a board, started a transition chance herself, looked up court and slung a one-handed pass over three defenders and down to Sky guard Rachel Banham, who banked in an open layup.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese’s main source of pride from her time at LSU is about building one of the strongest cultures in collegiate women’s basketball.

The Chicago Sky made two excellent choices in the 2024 WNBA Draft when they selected South Carolina big Kamilla Cardoso and LSU forward Angel Reese. The two were key cogs for the Sky during their rookie seasons, and they are widely considered to be the best young duo of post players in the league.

Here's what you need to know to tune into the Chicago Sky's game against the Brazilian national team in Baton Rouge.

BATON ROUGE, La. — When the WNBA put together a preseason game between the Sky and the Brazilian national team at LSU, it was built around Angel Reese. There were other storylines, but Reese was the undisputed headliner. And she was thrilled to embrace it.